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SARATOGA SPRINGS - A proposed six-story building with a restaurant and retail and office space in the city's historic district is facing opposition from neighbors and preservationists who say it is oversized and incompatible with the neighborhood. The project at 269 Broadway, as proposed by the self-storage company Prime Group, will tower over the adjoining Saratoga Central Catholic School and the NBT Bank building and, neighbors say, will destroy the historic character of a section of Broadway that includes Congress Park. "Our biggest concerns are mass and scale," said Carol Obloy who lives across the street in Park Place. "It's sidewalk to sidewalk. There isn't a building on Broadway that is that close to the sidewalk." Obloy is not alone. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation also enumerated its "significant concerns." In a letter

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Spa City hiring plan blasted ByLINE: WENDY LIBERATORE

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Public Safety Commissioner-elect James Montagnino is crying foul over outgoing Commissioner Robin Dalton's idea to appoint a new assistant chief before her term ends. Assistant Police Chief John Catone will end his long Saratoga Springs police career on Jan. 20, about three weeks after Montagnino takes office. But Montagnino said Dalton told him she will pick Catone's replacement before she leaves office at month's end. "I told her she did not have the authority," Montagnino said. Aside from arguments about who has the right to appoint, Montagnino said no one should be appointed to the top ranks of the police department. He said that should wait until after state Attorney General Letitia James' office completes its civil rights investigation into arrests by police and detentions of Black Lives Matter activists, which have been heated issues in the city. "It would be beyond embarrassing to discover someone who

got promoted during the course of the investigation could end up being named as someone being involved in wrongdoing," the Democrat said. "As long as there is an investigation ongoing, there shouldn't be any promotions." But Dalton said she is just fulfilling her duties. "I will continue to do so over the next month," she said in a written statement. Furthermore, she said she invited Montagnino to the interviews of the top three candidates for the job, including police spokesman Robert Jillson. "I have extended an open invitation to Jim to participate in this process and in the meantime I would encourage him to familiarize himself with New York State Civil Service law if he is unclear as to how candidates are selected," she wrote. Montagnino said he won't participate in the interviews because he said the process is "improper." "I won't make it appear as though I had any part of it," Montagnino said. Dalton said she is disappointed that Montagnino is not taking the opportunity to participate in interviews. "The fact that he has declined to respond and he is hav-

ing conversations with the media, to me, is not healthy, helpful or productive," Dalton said. "It could have been handled more easily, face-to-face instead of going to the media. ... He has an open invitation to be part of the process today or anytime he wishes. ... I don't know what else to do." Montagnino is also distressed that all of the top jobs in the police department are currently not open and competitive, as per the city's civil service rules. That means no one, other than current members of the Saratoga Springs police, can be appointed to leadership positions. "The rules prevent anybody on the outside from Please see CHIEF 14

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COPS, COURTS AND FIRE CALLS Woman dead, man injured in Halfmoon HALFMOON -- The circumstances surrounding the death of an elderly woman and a man with severe injuries inside a Halfmoon apartment Thursday is being investigated by Saratoga County sheriff's authorities. In a press release issues Friday evening, the sheriff's department said they received a 911 call for a medical emergency at 4:45 p.m. Thursday at Bishop Hubbard Apartments, at 54 Katherine Drive in the town. Police and EMS arrived to find the woman dead and the man, her relative, with severe, undisclosed injuries inside their apartment. The investigation into the woman's cause of death and man's injury ongoing, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators said they do not

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Sheriff's deputy beaten and stabbed in Rotterdam

ROTTERDAM -- An Albany County sheriff's deputy is recovering after he was beaten and stabbed overnight. The man was asleep on a friend's couch when two men broke into the home, according to Sheriff Craig Apple. The pair began assaulting the deputy and when he fought back, he was stabbed, Apple said. The pair took his wallet and fled. The deputy received 16 stitches and is recovering. Rotterdam police confirmed they are investigating a stabbing that occurred around 2 a.m., on Friday at an apartment on West Campbell Road.

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Ballston Spa man is accused of making a social media post Wednesday that he would burn down the Washington County Office Building and shoot the people escaping the flames, the sheriff's department said Thursday. The suspect, 34, is charged with felony falsely reporting an incident. Washington County's sheriff's department said he was upset over a recent decision about child support that he owes. He was released after arraignment pending his next court appearance. Staff reports

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Golf course theft: A Queensbury woman, 61, is charged with grand larceny, accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the golf course pro shop where she worked, Warren County deputies said. She was released and ordered to return to court Dec. 13. A portion of the stolen funds was recovered.

Gun at airport: A Florida man, 59, was charged with criminal weapon possession after he was found near the Albany airport’s Southwest Airlines ticket counter with a gun on Nov. 26, Sheriff Apple said. The suspect did not hold a New York state pistol permit and could not lawfully possess the firearm. He was ordered to appear in Colonie court at a later date. Burglary charge: A Berne man, 66, was arrested last month during a burglary-in-progress call in Westerlo. The man allegedly broke the front door window of a residence and entered it, stealing and consuming items while inside, Apple said. He was charged with burglary, petit larceny and criminal mischief and was released under supervision of probation. Loaded gun recovered: An Albany man, 29, was arrested on gun possession charges after a traffic stop in Albany on Nov. 30, Apple said. The gun was a .380 Cobra with a defaced serial number on the frame of the weapon, Apple said. Gun charges: An Albany man, 25, was arrested Dec. 2 on weap-

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Arrest made in stabbing ROTTERDAM -- Town police said they made an arrest in an early Friday morning stabbing at Wellington Garden Apartments. Officers arrived around 2 a.m. to the West Campbell Road complex, where a man said he’d been involved in an altercation while staying at a friend’s apartment. The victim said he was stabbed in the arm by a male suspect who fled with some of his belongings, police said. Rotterdam detectives

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Volunteers Needed - Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association is recruiting volunteers to become new members. We welcome honorably discharged veterans to join the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association and Color Guard. The Honor Guard also joins directly with all active duty branches sharing in the ceremonial procedures. If you are interested in exploring membership, please go to www.snchga. org and read about our organization. If you feel the Honor Guard may be a good fit for you, complete an application and mail the required forms to the address on the application.

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2022 Town of Saratoga Calendars Now Available TOWN OF SARATOGA - The 2022 Town of Saratoga calendars featuring pictures from days gone by in the villages of Schuylerville and Victory and in the surrounding areas are now on sale. Calendar pages are sprinkled with close to 150 historical tidbits. The photos include Broad Street Schuylerville in the early 1900s, the 1951 confirmation students at Notre Dame Church, one

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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Dear Friends of Gateway House of Peace BALLSTON SPA Imagine you are sailing along on a beautiful day and suddenly a surprise storm capsizes your boat. You are tossed about in turbulent waters trying to control your fears, but panic grips your heart and mind and you feel vulnerable and alone. Frantically you look around for help and discover a life raft floating in the distance. It’s coming your way! As you roll into the comfort of it you take a deep breath, incredibly thankful for a safer journey to your final destination. Now imagine that you are struck with a terminal illness. You are alone, or your family is unable to support your end-of-life needs. You look for help navigating these uncharted waters during the most vulnerable period of your entire life. Your search finds Gateway House of Peace. This home, with its dedicated staff and volunteers, is your life raft that envelops you in comfort and safely brings you to your journey’s end. For seven years, Gateway House of Peace has provided this life raft for terminally ill people and equally so for their families. All of our gold standards of individualized, round the clock, personal care, are possible because of the support of our local community and donors like you. Here are some sentiments folks who’ve spent time with us have shared: “We will never forget how you helped all of us and made us feel like we were not alone.” “Knowing someone was always there with her brought us a sense of peace.”

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Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center CAPITAL DISTRICT - The addition of mobile sports betting in New York State has brought access to gambling to everyone’s pocket. Anyone in New York with a cell phone can now gamble 24/7 from anywhere. With the increase in access to gambling opportunities will inevitably come an increase in individuals, families and communities impacted by negative consequences. In response to increased access to gambling in NYS, NYCPG has launched a brand new, solution-focused resource in NYS that’s designed to highlight all of the ways New Yorkers can work together on this cause to reduce these negative consequences. StrongerThanYouThinkNY.org has something for everyone, whether you’re in need of treatment, have a loved one struggling, or want to be a part of the solution on a community level. Problem gambling can impact anyone, and its

effects go far beyond the individual. Relationships, employment, finances, and mental health all take a hit when gambling is no longer entertainment. Often the symptoms are invisible to others until they can’t be hidden any longer. It’s never too late to get help or become an advocate for this cause. For help with problem gambling, please reach out to the Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center at 518-801-1491 or email us at NortheastPGRC@ NYProblemGambling.org

Holiday Photo Opportunity at Brookside BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History center is festooning the porch of the beloved Brookside Museum with holiday decorations, and welcoming friends and families to take their holiday pictures and portraits on the front lawn. A joyful seasonal sleigh will serve as a unique background for pictures. All are welcome to partake in this free and festive opportunity during regular museum hours Thursdays, 1-5 PM, Fridays, 1-6 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 PM, through December 24. Donations are encouraged, and all proceeds will go to the “Preserve the Porch” annual campaign. The iconic porch – the face of Brookside – is in desperate need of repair. Though renovations and remodels have occurred over the past century and a half, the entryway needs more than periodic upkeep. Specifically, all the front steps and floor boards, which are ruined by rot and mold, need to be replaced, as well as the deck frame supporting the floor. Moreover, the entire

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portico needs to be rebuilt for proper drainage, and the earth beneath should be covered with plastic and pea stone to reduce moisture. The crisis concerns both safety and appearance. Total cost is estimated at $20,000 ($10,000 for material, the same for labor). To raise that sum, the Saratoga County History Center, which operates Brookside Museum, has launched a massive fundraising drive. “Preserve the Porch” is well underway, and a long-time supporter of the History Center will match all funds donated. Matching funds means that the public need only raise $10,000 – a reasonable sum to save one of our community’s most significant structures. The trustees of the Saratoga County History Center call on the public to contribute whatever they can to preserve the porch. The History Center is a non-profit organization operated almost entirely by volunteers. All donations are tax deductible. In this season of giving, we hope you will give to your community. Donations can be made easily online: https:// brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ projects/143480-preservethe-porch Please visit the website (www.brooksidemuseum. org) and social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.

Defensive Driving Class SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Saturday December 11th 2021 from 9 AM to 3 PM there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to

4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Spring. Fee: $35.00 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30.00 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-2863788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated & your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limit.

The Capital District Humanist Society Presents: Positive Humanism: A Primer CAPITAL DISTRICT - Positive Humanism is based on the scientific findings of positive psychology - ideas that lead to increased well-being. Positive Humanism s a secular humanistic philosophy founded on reason and critical thinking; it does not appeal to the supernatural, the magical, or the mystical. It is science-based, meaning it is void of the unsupported or exaggerated claims and the constant confusion of correlation with causality often found in the self-help genre. Bo Bennett, who holds a PhD in social psychology, is devoted to improving the lives of others. His personal motto is “Expose an irrational belief; keep a person rational for a day. Expose irrational thinking; keep a person rational for a lifetime.” His books include: The Concept: A Critical and Honest Look at God and Religion, Logically Fallacious, Uncomfortable Ideas; Rules of Reason:

Making and Evaluating Claims, How To Sift Through Media Bullsh*t; and Positive Humanism: A Primer. His blog about critical thinking is “Relationship with Reason.” His secular humanistic philosophy is detailed at PositiveHumanism.com. He is the creator and host of The Dr. Bo Show. This program will take place online, via Zoom, on Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at 1 PM ET. Current paid CDHS members will automatically receive an invite to the meeting via e mail. Any One Who Is Not a Paid Member Can Attend. Simply log onto our Meetup Page, https:// www.meetup.com/Capital-District-Humanist-Society/ and use the RSVP function. The link to the meeting will then be available to you.

Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609 New Years Ball SARATOGA SPRINGS - Join us for our New Years Eve Black & White Ball. Music, Dancing, Hors d’Oeuvres & Cash Bar with a complimentary midnight champagne toast! 8:00pm to 2:00am. Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609, 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs. To reserve and for more information: 518-205-7595.

Save-the-Date MLK Saratoga’s 7th Annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS - Friday January 14 Monday January 17. 2022 Theme: “I’ve decided to stick with Love ...” Artists, Speakers, Workshops, & More! In-Person & Remote. MLKSaratoga.org for unfolding details.

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK 19 Pheasant Lane, Colonie

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The Mediterranean villa style home is 6,615 square feet.

he selection this week is a mansion built in 1994. A Mediterranean villa-style home, it has 6,615 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two halfbaths. The sprawling home has 19 rooms in total and three fireplaces. It sits on a 3.6-acre lot, surrounded by manicured lawn at the end of Pheasant Lane. Highlights include a LEIGH slate roof, yellow stucco HORNBECK cladding, ornate plaster mouldings, limestone, HOUSE OF THE WEEK cherry and marble floors, stone terraces and a foyer fit for a Disney princess. North Colonie schools. Taxes: $43,047. List price: $1.99 million. Contact listing agent Steven Girvin of Howard Hanna at 518-852-1315.

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legal because in all zoning capacities this structure is allowed in the zone that it is located in," he told planners. "We have already shown to the board studies having to do with mass and scale." He also told the board that 10,000 square feet to the north of the building won't be built upon and 30 percent of the half-acre lot will not be developed "even though it's in a zone that allows for 100 percent to be constructed." Last Friday, Toohey didn't

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bidding on any of those positions," Montagnino said. "So the upper echelon, all white, is guaranteed by the civil service commission to keep it that way." And their dispute doesn't end there. Dalton is angry that Montagnino

respond to a Times Union inquiry to discuss concerns of neighbors and the foundation. Neither did Gerard Moser, executive vice president of Prime Group, who is in charge of its development. But scale and design are not the only concerns. Obloy, who submitted a petition to the city with 800 signatures of residents against the project, said that traffic and flooding are also problematic. She said each school day, buses line up on Broadway to transport Spa Catholic students to and from school. Further-

more, delivery trucks often block traffic, forcing cars and other trucks to pull out into oncoming traffic to avoid behind stuck behind a delivery truck. "It's already a problem here," she said. "From Circular to Congress Park is a twolane road with parking on both sides. And the school buses are lined up. It happens every day." Engineer Walt Lippmann of MJ Engineering and Land Survey, who is working on the project, has argued that delivery trucks to the building will have a pull-off onto Hamilton

Street, directly behind the building. However, Obloy said it's impossible for a truck to turn down Hamilton and delivery trucks will automatically make all deliveries to the Broadway entrance of the building because that is its address. Finally, she said the two-story underground parking garage is also troubling because, as its own environmental assessment form notes, it will sit atop a principal aquifer. Obloy fears the building's two-level, 70-car parking garage over the aquifer will cause flooding. She said

excessive water is already an issue at Park Place's parking garage where fans and sump pumps run constantly. "It's unknown what kind of damage the parking garage will do to the water table," she said. She was disappointed in "how cavalier (the Planning Board) dealt with the environmental issues." "Astounding in this time when the entire universe is discussing the environment," she said. "This project is the poster child for so many development issues that have and continue to exacerbate prob-

lems in Saratoga Springs like traffic, parking, safe streets, infrastructure (use and abuse of the water source). And to top it off, this proposed building is a slap in the face to all that is historic Saratoga Springs." Prime Group has made changes to the building. The largely glass façade has been tempered with large windows versus full glass and the top floor receded. The architect from C2 Design Group added some brick. The project returns to the Design Review Commission on Wednesday, Dec. 8.

has invited Albany Law School students to work with him on drafting a report on the case of Darryl Mount, the 21-yearold biracial man who was found unconscious in an alley after he was pursued on foot by city police in 2013. Mount died nine months later. The family is suing the city over his death. In an email circulat-

ing among staff of the law school's Government Law Center, selected students would look into "the death of Darryl Mount plus a number of police-reform related legal and policy issues." That would also include researching "issues concerning the limitations and scope of collective bargaining agreements on the power of a proposed

Civilian Review Board for the Police Department; the limitations on appointments and discharges of public officers by the Commissioner under the Public Officers Law, the Civil Service Law and the applicable collective bargaining agreements. The student will also assist in the drafting of proposed legislation regarding the

Department of Public Safety." Dalton finds the plan inappropriate. "This is about investigating how we can hire and fire in the police department more easily outside the confines of civil service law," Dalton said. "No disrespect of the law school and their law students, but this is an unsettling approach to take to this position and

this department. To enlist a slew of law students to investigate Darryl Mount's death; it is inappropriate. It's inappropriate to Darryl Mount's family, it's inappropriate to the city, it's inappropriate to the liability of the city in terms of the current civil suit. It's inappropriate all around." Montagnino said he is looking for help to ensure that police are held to account. He said he also wants to ensure the city establishes an impactful Civilian Review Board to oversee police -- one with subpoena powers that will guarantee police officers comply. He said the appointment of Catone's successor, the city's civil service rule of hiring only from within and the desire to have no one from the outside look at the Mount case boils down to the desire by police to preserve their power. "There are a number of people who want the status quo," Montagnino said. "The status quo in Saratoga Springs is a culture of nepotism. Everybody is related to somebody. Heaven forbid, I suggest the civil service commission rethink the notion the chief or assistant chief could be open and competitive positions. That would be sacrilege, at least with the people with 130-year history."

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Saratoga Winery Hosts Thankful Thursday to Benefit Franklin Community Center SARATOGA SPRINGS, - Join us at Saratoga Winery on Thursday, December 16th from 12PM – 8PM to enjoy a holiday night out to benefit Franklin Community Center. Enjoy local, hand-crafted wines, craft beers and various products from Saratoga Courage Distillery and delicious made-to-order dishes from the Winery’s kitchen. Reservations are recommended by calling (518) 584WINE (9463) or book online at www.thesaratogawinery. com. 10% of all (retail) sales from their tasting room will go to support FCC as well. Franklin Community Center, which was founded in 1983, provides social support services including a food pantry, a free after-school prevention program, affordable housing for low-income individuals, and assistance with furniture, clothing, household needs, school supplies and holiday needs. You can reach out to Franklin Community Center at 518-587-9826 or info@franklincommunitycenter.org or visit their website at www. franklincommunitycenter.org for more information on their services and/or how you can donate.

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December and January Moonlight Hikes at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker Performance at the University at Albany

WILTON - Are you interested in traversing the trails of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at night? View nature in a new light, or lack thereof, as we walk the trails under the full moon. An unforgettable experience for all ages! The group will cover approximately 1.5 miles of trail. The December Moonlight Hikes are scheduled for Friday December 17th and Saturday December 18th, both beginning promptly at 5:30pm. In the month of January, the hikes are scheduled for Saturday January 15th and Sunday January 16th, both beginning promptly at 5:30pm. This is a free program guided by an environmental educator. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit our website, wiltonpreserve.org, and click on the “Public Programs” tab to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Let the holiday magic begin as you join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on their journey to a delightful winter wonderland! Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet presents its first full Nutcracker production featuring 85 Capital Region-area dancers ages 5-18 years old, with special guests Sarah MacGregor, Aram Hengen and James Alexander. Performances will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 1 and 7 p.m. at the University at Albany’s Performing Arts Center. All ticket proceeds directly support the Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet, a nonprofit organization. Don’t miss your chance to see this exciting holiday classic! For tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com. Ticket prices are $35 for general admission; $28 for seniors and students (ages 4 to 18); and free children under 3. Learn more about Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet at www.saratogaspringsyouthballet.org.

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From Broadway to Bethlehem!! SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church presents a FREE Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 12th at 4:00PM. Come sing along with 6 ringing and singing ensembles as they perform seasonal favorites. Bring your holiday spirit (and your mask)! SSUMC is located at 175 Fifth, Ave. at Henning Rd. For more information contact the church office at 518-584-3720.

Nacre Dance Group to Present Charles Weidman’s “Christmas Oratorio” SARATOGA SPRINGS - Nacre Dance Company presents modern dance pioneer Charles Weidman’s “Christmas Oratorio” at The Universal Preser-

vation Hall in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, December 12th at 1pm and 4pm. Nacre’s production is based on Charles Weidman’s later version of “Christmas Oratorio”, which opened in New York City in 1961 to wide critical acclaim, and has remained a much-loved classic work of modern dance. This historic work tells the story of the Nativity through modern dance. In this rendition of the work, Weidman focuses on feelings and emotions such as joy, compassion and friendship in this dance of rejoicing. Dancers move in wonderment and reverence and their hands are raised in exultation. Sensitive portrayals of biblical figures and Bach’s passionate music combine to make this a moving and unforgettable experience. Only a select few dance companies in the world have performed the

“Christmas Oratorio” – Our performance is a unique opportunity to see this beautiful and rarely produced work of art! For information on tickets visit www.nacredance. org or call 518-817-3833. Group discount for groups of 8 or more.

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into a corner, try not to lash out but understand others’ opinions and why they may be questioning you. Listen and you’ll find a solution. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it’s unlikely you can check everything off of your list this week. Don’t let that get you down, however. You will accomplish a lot. Measured progress is still progress. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may be known for being serious much of the time, but it’s alright to be goofy and playful once in a while. Engage in some entertaining antics. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Stand up for what you believe in this week, Sagittarius. Others will be inspired by your actions and may join in support of the cause you’ve championed. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 The pressure on you has been tremendous lately, Capricorn. You may want to treat yourself to a well-deserved rest. The break will quickly rejuvenate you.

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